Turkey protests

In other news Friday, millions of Iranians headed to the polls to vote for a new president. Despite international criticism over the election process, long lines of men and women could be seen at polling stations across Iran. Also, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with protesters over the fate of an Istanbul park. Continue reading →

In other news Tuesday, the Senate passed a key procedural vote on the immigration reform bill. The bill cleared more than the 60 votes needed to begin formal debate on the measure. Also, Russia’s lower house of Parliament passed a bill that bans gay "propaganda," directly prohibiting discussing homosexuality with children. Continue reading →

In other news Wednesday, Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales pleaded guilty to killing 16 Afghan civilians last year. Bales recalled entering two villages at night and shooting his victims. Also, anti-government protesters in Turkey called for the ousting of police chiefs over their violent crackdown on demonstrations. Continue reading →

In other news Tuesday, Conservative groups testified at a Congressional hearing about abuses they suffered at the hands of the IRS. Also, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced there will be a special election in October to fill the seat of long-time Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died at the age of 89. Continue reading →